Dental Assistant

Mid America Health,Inc; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and gas card

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401k and paid time off

Job summary

Mid America Health is seeking a Full Time Dental Assistant to join our School Smiles team in the Valparaiso, IN area. This position is 5 days per week (Monday - Friday, during school hours) with a portable dental program serving local schools.

The role offers an hourly rate of $27.00 for clinic hours and drive time, no weekend work, and full benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, generous paid time off, paid holidays, flex spending, and a health savings account.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Willingness to travel within a 2-hour radius.
• Indiana X-ray License required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain portable equipment and supplies and vehicle.
• Assist Dentist in portable operatory setup at schools.
• Set up/unload dental operatory inside school and perform chairside procedures as needed.
• Perform various administrative duties.

Skills

CPR certification

Willingness to travel

Education

Indiana X-ray License

CPR for Healthcare Providers certification

1 year Dental Assistant experience

Job description

Full-Time Portable Dental Assistant Job Description

Mid America Health is currently seeking a Full Time Dental Assistant to join our growing School Smiles team! This position is 5 days per week (Monday - Friday, during school hours) based out of the Valparaiso, IN area (2-hour radius) and is a rewarding opportunity providing portable dental services to children at local schools. This opportunity would be a great fit for a Dental Assistant interested in a low stress opportunity in a non-private practice setting.

• Hourly rate $27.00 hour for clinic hours worked and drive time
• NO weekend hours, and full benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401k, generous paid time off, paid holidays, flex spending, and a health savings account
• Company vehicle is provided, along with a gas and maintenance card
• An active Indiana X-ray License is required for this opportunity

Mid America Health strives to provide an excellent work/life balance. Our positions allow you to leave work at work and the terrific hours allow you to finish your workday and get to the personal things you need to take care of. This position is also an excellent way to "give back" by treating a typically underserved population. You will work with a truly grateful patient base that are extremely appreciative of the work you do. This will be one of the most rewarding jobs you've ever had and will give you a true sense of value and importance!

Full-Time Portable Dental Assistant Job Duties Include

• Responsible for maintaining portable equipment and supplies as well as maintenance of company van, all which remain in your possession at all times.
• Assist Dentist in portable operatory setup inside the school with chairside procedures as needed
• Responsible with loading/unloading and setup of dental operatory inside school
• Various administrative duties

Full-Time Portable Dental Assistant Job Qualifications Include

• Current Indiana X-ray License is a MUST
• Current CPR for Healthcare Providers required
• 1-year Dental Assistant experience preferred
• Willingness to travel within a 2-hour radius